Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Critic Reviews (2)
A young, still very oaky, red that will benefit from another 2 years or so of bottle aging to allow for the oak to...
Well this is a bit young, and as with many Rodney Strong wines it is holding its oak, but I am impressed by the...
Community Reviews (1)
The nose is like a $150 Napa Cab, the taste is more like $50 Napa Cab, but the price is only $27.95 Sonoma
Description: Deep ruby in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This complex wine features cedar, dark cherry, plum, raspberry, black currants, boysenberry, black olives, cinnamon, cloves, figs, smoked cherry pipe tobacco, chocolate covered raisins, turmeric, pencil shavings, leather and purple lilac on the nose. Full body with medium to medium+ tannins, good acidity, a long length and the alcohol is well integrated.
Negatives: None
Drink now or in the next 10 years on its own or pair it with Pistachio and Coriander Crusted Rack of Lamb with lamb jus and port wine emulsion.
Tasted: 2 February 2016
Top Pick & Best Buy at sale price
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10 (Sale price: 9.5/10) Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
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